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Motivation Monday – The Mystery Writer

By Novelicious

This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022.

Manor HouseIf you’re planning on staying home for a serious writing session this evening, here’s a little writing prompt to get your creative wheels turning.

You’re a world-renowned, bestselling author of mystery novels living in seclusion. One day, from the writing room located high up in your clifftop manor house, you see a sleek car pulling through the usually closed iron gates and onto your driveway.

The doorbell rings – croaking from lack of use – seven times before you make it to the heavy front door. On the other side is a handsome, well-dressed man of around 40, clutching a briefcase.

‘Is it really you?’ he asks. ‘You’re a very difficult woman to track down…’

Who is the man? And why has he been trying to find you? We’d love to read your take on the scenario in the comments!

Filed Under: Motivation Monday, Writing Prompts

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